What do you mean by "are able to make decisions on their own behalf"?

People who are able to make decisions on their own behalf are able to:

• function safely with supports available in the residence;
• recognize the consequences of taking risks;
• find their way around the assisted living residence;
• find their way back to the residence independently; 
• communicate effectively; verbally or non-verbally, so they are understood by any authorized caregiver or spouse living with the client;
• participate in the development and regular review of their care plan, or make their needs known to the person they live with who then participates in the development of their care plan;
• recognize an emergency, use an emergency response system or otherwise summon help, and take direction in an emergency situation.